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B1B38

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

Reference meaning

What does this code mean?

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Manufacturer communications

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Original wording in English

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SSM 54522 ↗

FORD

Some 2025-2026 Escape vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0073 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and/or B1B38 stored in the body control module (BCM). The vehicle may also exhibit no ambient air temperature reading shown in the instrument panel clus…

SSM 54217 ↗

FORD

Some 2025 Escape vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0073 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and/or B1B38 stored in the body control module (BCM). The vehicle may also exhibit no ambient air temperature reading shown in the instrument panel cluster (…

15-002-22a ↗

MAZDA

Some vehicles may exhibit either or both of the following symptoms. 1. The SCBS warning light is illuminated with DTC U045A:68 [FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC)]. U045A:68 Error signal received from parking assist unit 2. The parking sensor indicator is flashing with one or more of the following DTCs of PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM. B1B36:…

15-002/22 ↗

MAZDA

Some vehicles may exhibit either or both of the following symptoms. 1. The SCBS warning light is illuminated with DTC U045A:68 [FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC)]. U045A:68 Error signal received from parking assist unit 2. The parking sensor indicator is flashing with one or more of the following DTCs of PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM. B1B36:…

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
FordESCAPE ↗2026
FordESCAPE ↗2025
MazdaCX-5 ↗2023
MazdaCX-5 ↗2022
MazdaCX-5 ↗2021
MazdaCX-5 ↗2020
MazdaCX-5 ↗2019
MazdaCX-5 ↗2018

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.